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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 565.92 and 214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 565.92 and 214.63 is: 321.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 565.92 = 214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/565.92 = 214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 565.92 × 214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 121,463.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,463.41/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.95

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